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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

758 - Why 'XOXO' Means 'Hugs and Kisses'

Feb 13, 2020
06:18

You may write "XOXO" to means "hugs and kisses," but do you know how those symbols get their meaning?

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